Pentassarion - Gordian III ΥΠ CAB MOΔЄCTOΥ NIKOΠOΛЄITΩN / ΠΡOC IΣTΡOΝ

€401,918.00
IssuerNicopolis ad Istrum
Year238-244
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValuePentassaria (5⁄16)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight12.69 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RPC Online VII.2#1312, Varb#4233, AMNG I-I#2091-3
Obverse descriptionLaureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Gordian III to right, seen from behind.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringAΥT K M ANTⲰ ΓOΡΔIANOC AΥ
Reverse descriptionTyche, holding rudder in her right hand and cornucopiae in her left, standing front in tetrastyle temple; in pediment, globe and arrow.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΥΠ CAB MOΔЄCTOΥ NIKOΠOΛЄITΩN ΠΡOC IΣTΡOΝ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (238-244)  - -
Catalog ID5862151430
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